complaining

Example Sentences

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They could almost be gathering for consciousness-raising and general complaining about the state of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When the whistle blows for the first kickoff, expect the complaining to stop and the cheering to start.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On 31 January 2024, Adam collapsed during the second half of a match complaining of chest pains.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

These in part help explain why they remain a niche product, even though millions of people are retiring and complaining that they worry they won’t have enough income for their golden years.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It was because every single, solitary day that I’d been walking this good green earth, I’d been complaining about the name Cornelia.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan